Anthony Hill (American football) explained

Anthony Hill
Number:87, 83
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:2 January 1985
Birth Place:Friendswood, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:277
High School:Clear Brook (TX)
Hargrave Military Academy (VA)
College:N.C. State
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:4
Draftpick:122
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:3
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:19
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:H/HillAn00

Anthony Hill (born January 2, 1985) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft. Hill attended Clear Brook High School in Friendswood, Texas. He played college football at North Carolina State.

Hill was also a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts.

Early life

Hill attended the Hargrave Military Academy. As a senior, he recorded 10 catches after switching to tight end from defensive end. There, he played with future Wolfpack teammate wide receiver Darrell Blackman. He was rated No. 44 nationally at his position by Rivals.com.

College career

Hill played college football at North Carolina State. In his sophomore season, he caught 45 passes for 478 yards and earned second-team All-ACC honors. In July 2007, he tore his ACL and did not return until fall of 2008. In his senior year, despite missing four games with a chest injury, Hill caught 19 passes and scored four touchdowns.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Hill was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.[1] On October 2, 2009, word spread that Hill had contracted the H1N1 virus, also known as Swine flu and had been hospitalized. Head coach Gary Kubiak said publicly that Hill "is doing much better" and that "there's no panic at all".[2]

He was waived on September 3, 2011, during final roster cuts.

Philadelphia Eagles

Hill was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad on September 5, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts

Hill was signed to the Indianapolis Colts active roster on November 7, 2011, after starter Dallas Clark and backup Brody Eldridge went down with injuries.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Texans' Anthony Hill has swine flu; Gary Kubiak says 'there's no panic' . . October 2, 2009 . October 2, 2009.